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monte cristo sandwich

(3 ratings)
ArtByASM avatar
Recipe by
Annamaria Settanni McDonald
@ArtByASM
Brooklyn, OH

This sandwich is one of the comfort foods in my home. It's so good and dipping in the fruit makes it just over the top. I sometimes don't even dip and I also sometimes top the sandwich with a fried egg. A great breakfast to give you a full belly. This has to be one of my husband's favorite foods.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 sandwiches
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For monte cristo sandwich

  • BATTER
  • 1 qt
    oil for frying, or as needed
  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 1
    egg
  • 2/3 c
    flour
  • 1 3/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • SANDWICH
  • 8 slice
    white bread
  • 4 slice
    baby swiss cheese (or any cheese you like)
  • 4 slice
    turkey
  • 4 slice
    ham
  • 1 Tbsp
    powdered sugar for dusting
  • toothpicks to secure
  • raspberry preserves for spreading (optional)
  • 4
    fried eggs (optional)

How To Make monte cristo sandwich

  • 1
    Heat 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). While oil is heating, make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • 2
    Assemble sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey on one slice of bread, a slice of ham on another, then sandwich them with the Swiss cheese in the middle. Cut sandwiches into quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
  • 3
    Dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
  • 4
    Serve with Fried Eggs and a side of Raspberry Preserves.
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